San Vicente de la Sonsierra has a population of around 1,000 inhabitants.
The municipality is located in a strategic position in the Rioja Alta, on the right bank of the river Ebro and on the edge of the Sierra de Cantabria. Some of the places of interest to visit in San Vicente de la Sonsierra are the 11th-century castle, the 16th-century church of Santa María la Mayor and the 18th-century hermitage of the Virgen de la Peña.
San Vicente de la Sonsierra is known for its wine-growing tradition, and its wineries and high quality wines. The municipality celebrates the Harvest Festival in September, one of the most important in the region.
The gastronomy of San Vicente de la Sonsierra stands out for its lamb, as well as traditional dishes such as garlic soup and cod Rioja-style. San Vicente de la Sonsierra forms part of the Rioja Alta Wine Route, a tourist route that runs through the main wine-producing municipalities in the district of Haro. Here you can visit wineries, taste wines and learn more about the culture and history of wine in La Rioja. Finally, it is worth mentioning that San Vicente de la Sonsierra celebrates several festivities throughout the year, such as Easter Week, the Pilgrimage of San Felices in May and the patron saint festivities in honour of San Pedro and San Juan in June.
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